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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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